The Wonderful World of Web 2.0- Tools to Enhance Learning

Agenda

October 16, 2008- 1:30-2:15 PM



Welcome and Introductions



Overview of Web 2.0 Tools


What is Web 2.0?
Simple definition- Tools on the Internet that are interactive, social, collaborative

go2web20 is a collection of Web 2.0 resources

Top 100 tools for Learning 2008




Why should educators use Web 2.0 Tools?
Brainstorming by session attendees:
engage students
communicate with others
engage the brain
differentiate instruction


Collaboration and Communication Tools


Blogs- Weblogs- allow for sharing, give opinions
Some examples of uses in education- share resources, discussions, journals, diary

http://www.technorati.com/pop/blogs

Create blogs:
Edublogs
Classblogmeister

Example of blogs
Vicky Davis- teacher
http://coolcatteacher.blogspot.com/

Adora's Blog- 10 year old student
www.adorasvitak.com/Blog.html

Blog resource:

Blogging Tips for beginners
www.problogger.net/archives/2006/0/14/blogging-for-beginners-2/


Wikis- objective, not opinions
collaborative- everyone writes, everyone edits
Some educational uses: glossary, encyclopedia, group project, journal, class syllabus

Create wikis:
Wikispaces
Wetpaint wiki

PB wiki

Examples of wikis in education:

http://reallysimple.wikispaces.com/
Mark Wagner's space- great resources and presentations about Web 2.0 tools

http://redlionsssci.wikispaces.com/
This wiki is being used for AP high school students

Webtools4u2use
Excellent wiki- learn more about Web 2.0 tools and their value in education

http://musicoftheturbulentdecade1960s.pbwiki.com/
A wiki created as an example of how teachers can use Project based learning with web 2.0 tools

Social bookmarking
mybookmarks
diigo
delicious

Photosharing
Picasa- find, edit and share photos

Bubbleshare- create and share slide shows and more

Flickr- photosharing and more

Slideshare allows you to post PowerPoint presentations and share them.


This PowerPoint presentation is available on Slideshare

Google Tools
GoogleTools for Educators



Social Networking


LinkedIn is an online network of more than 25 million experienced professionals from around the world.


SpeakLike is an multilingual translation service where you type in your language , and others see it in their language.


Ning is an online service to create, customize, and share a social network.


Twitter- Social networking and microblogging service utilizing instant messaging, SMS or a web interface.



Organizational and Task Management


Doodle helps scheduling meetings and other appointments. Doodle is simple, quick , free and requires no registration


Flowchart.com- Online real time collaboration Flowchart software. Flowcharting made easy!

Gliffyis a web-based collaborative graphic organizer that allows students and teachers to create many types of diagrams.

Remember the Milk- Manage and locate your tasks, collaborate, make a list, set reminders

Jott.com’s voice-to-text services allow you to capture thoughts, create to-dos, set reminders, and send emails & text messages - all with a simple phone call.

Fun


Wordle





Closing: Questions/Comments/Survey